Pennsville Township Historical Society
86 Churchlanding Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Phone: (856) 678-4453
86 Churchlanding Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Phone: (856) 678-4453
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Churchlanding Farm Museum
New Hours for the Museum
The Churchlanding Farm Museum has re-opened!
Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:00-3:00PM.
The museum has undergone some renovations during the first two months of the new year. We cleaned out the cellar and also a great deal of the third floor. Everyone has been so supportive and helpful in creating our new history room in the front of the museum. All of these changes were necessary so that we could provide a place for people to come into the museum and do some research. We have an incredible team of people who have made these changes possible. They are: Dot Bunting, Bernice Willadsen, Ellie Zane, Mary Herz, BIll Masten, Donna and Allan McVey , Janice and Donald Walton, Donna and Doug Litvin, Dr. Charles Liebeknecht, Tom Githens, Ed Gant, Skip Waddington, Al Lemcke, and John Di Santis.
The Churchlanding Farm Museum has re-opened!
Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:00-3:00PM.
The museum has undergone some renovations during the first two months of the new year. We cleaned out the cellar and also a great deal of the third floor. Everyone has been so supportive and helpful in creating our new history room in the front of the museum. All of these changes were necessary so that we could provide a place for people to come into the museum and do some research. We have an incredible team of people who have made these changes possible. They are: Dot Bunting, Bernice Willadsen, Ellie Zane, Mary Herz, BIll Masten, Donna and Allan McVey , Janice and Donald Walton, Donna and Doug Litvin, Dr. Charles Liebeknecht, Tom Githens, Ed Gant, Skip Waddington, Al Lemcke, and John Di Santis.
| Items from the Gift Shop | |
| Books: | |
| Stories of Lower Penn's Neck | $20.00 |
| Fond Memories | $20.00 |
| Love in the Park-On Sale! | $10.00 |
| Silver Grove Hotel | $6.00 |
| Map, Riverview Beach Park | $3.00 |
| Post Cards (sepia) 8 cards | $4.00 |
| Note Paper, 12 cards | $5.00 |
| Park DVD | $20.00 |
Donations
Day At The Farm
Our annual "Day at the Farm" was held on June 5, 2010. It was a beautiful day and a huge success. There was a great deal of excitement in the air, as everyone anticipated the events of the day. Donna Clement's mother, Edna, and her son, Clay, provided the pony and carriage rides for the children, as AJ DiSantis collected the fare and helped out with the rides. It was such fun to see the smiles on the faces of the children, as they eagerly awaited their turn. Another favorite for the younger children was the face painting. Allyson Smith worked patiently as she drew her special characters on their faces.
Once again, the baked goods were a huge success, with so many special treats. Wini Coney and Donna McVey didn't have any trouble selling their goodies. Thelma Briening and Martha Rogers greeted the guests as they entered the museum for their tour. Al Lemcke, Ken Coney, Janice and Donald Walton became the docents for the day.
The children were also excited to be able to buy some special items from the gift shop, which Louise Colletti and Rose Snmith gladly helped them select. Bill Masten and Allan McVey have mastered the art of grilling hot dogs. They, along with Ken Smith and Jake, who dipped ice cream all day, worked hard to feed everyone. Jake was extremely helpful to anyone who needed a helping hand.
Tom Githens explained his craftsmanship and the history behind each of his hand-made carriages to all those eager to learn about them. What a treasure and a great addition to our farm day! Ed Gant, in his favorite pair of overalls and straw hat, seemed to enjoy helping the children milk the cow and scrub those old clothes on the antique wash board. He also shared his wonderful knowledge of the Park, as some visitors viewed the Riverview Beach Park items for the very first time.
The Maritime Museum was also open, and it provided visitors with a step back in time, as they enjoyed our many artifacts, especially those dealing with the sturgeons that ruled the Delaware River many years ago. At one time, we were known as the "Sturgeon Capital of the World". We were also excited to have our farm bell back in its place, thanks to Skip Waddington and Ed Gant, who also prepared the grounds for our special farm day.
Janice, Donald, and Marcia Walton have recreated the gardens the way they were back in 1992, when we first opened the Museum. The most interesting pieces are the bamboo configurations and how they have managed to get the plants to begin their unique climb to the top. Local food stands, buyers, and farmers supplied us with the herbs, asparagus, zucchini, tomato, and pepper plants. Visitors always seem to enjoy purchasing products from our local growers in the area. Farm Day was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who contributed in some way.
-Grace Alliegro